Leonardo DiCaprio
Everyone remembers the iconic Titanic movie that their parents used to play on repeat. Starring in this film is the classic Leonardo DiCaprio that almost every little girl had a crush on. Whether it was The Great Gatsby or Romeo and Juliet that made you fall in love with him, he was one of the major heartthrobs of our childhoods. What’s he up to now, though? Well, after taking a short break from acting, DiCaprio played a starring role in Killers of the Flower Moon and One Battle After Another. Additionally, he has been continuing his environmental championing through the Protecting Our Planet challenge and by supporting several foundations.
Cary Elwes
“As you wish” is music to every little girl’s ears. The original romance movie for every young girl was The Princess Bride, which featured the beautiful Robin Wright, Buttercup, who falls in love with Cary Elwes, Wesley. While his role in The Princess Bride is his shining accomplishment, you may also know him from his more comical role in Ella Enchanted, where the audience fell in love with him all over again, this time for different reasons. Recently, Cary Elwes has been kept on the go with acting roles such as the new Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning and smaller parts in comedy series such as The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. According to several interviews, he is trying to spend more time supporting his family as his daughter plans to step into his shoes and enter the acting world.
Natalie Portman
This list would not be complete without the addition of the iconic Natalie Portman. Every little girl has seen at least one of her movies and been totally struck by her jaw-dropping performances. No doubt most of you know her from Star Wars, where she plays the beautiful queen Padmé Amidala, who is also the love interest of Anakin Skywalker, the protagonist. Throughout her entire career, and even now, Portman is an adamant activist for women’s rights and climate change. Now, Portman is privately raising her two children in France and has released Natalie Portman’s Fables, a book critiquing gender roles in fairy tales. Additionally, she is now the co-founder of the Angel City Football Club, which provides opportunities to female athletes and is also preparing for her role in the upcoming Thor movie.
Orlando Bloom
Orlando Bloom has one of the most vast and impressive IMDB filmographies of all time. Personally, my crush first developed when he played Legolas in The Lord of the Rings and only deepened after watching him play Paris in Troy. His performances are breathtaking and he’s known to be a kind soul.Recently, Orlando Bloom has been promoting his new movie, The Cut, and spending lots of time with his two children. He has also taken an interest in Buddhism and become an active UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, using his platform to raise awareness and contribute to meaningful change.
Angelina Jolie
Mr. And Mrs. Smith was a staple in many households in the early 2000s, and no doubt you all noticed the incomparable Angelina Jolie while sneaking peaks at the screen. She has more prominent leading roles to show for, such as in Maleficent and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. In both films, Jolie stuns audiences with her remarkable acting skills and striking features. Currently, Angelina Jolie is filming her new movie Anxious People, while focusing more on directing and producing rather than acting. She has also stated that she plans to leave Los Angeles to continue her work with the UN, providing aid to women, refugees, and children.
Robert Pattinson
Edward Cullen, Cedric Diggory, Batman, however you know him, you know you love him. I don’t know about you, but when I first watched Twilight and was introduced to Edward Cullen, I was star-struck. Seeing him play the role of the daring, complicated vampire sparked a mild obsession that many can relate to. Right after that, in the Harry Potter series, we saw him play the role of the cool, athletic wizard, which had the rest of us little girls hooked. Recently, he’s worked on several new projects, including Dune: Part Three, The Odyssey, Die My Love, and the upcoming Batman Part II. He has also just begun his journey as a new father, having welcomed a daughter with his fiancée, Suki Waterhouse.